Monday, 17 February 2014

The tick over or idle of the Rover had been lumpy for some time and setting the carbs didn't seem to help. I went through the ignition replacing and repairing but no real difference.
The fuel consumption was pretty horrendous and the car would tick over albeit it a bit more lumpy even when cold without choke.
I pulled out the starter valves.these act as a choke on HIF6 carbs letting through a rich mixture. One was pretty worn but on one carb the O ring had broken up completely. I replaced both and although I still have to reset the carbs the V8 now idles slowly without trying to cut out or foul its plugs.

About this blog.

My interests are old tools,old cars and vans.I sell tools by mail order all over the world, for vintage,veteran and collectable cars,motorcycles and old machinery for a living.

I live in the UK and enjoy car shows and auctions and can often be found wandering around autojumbles,swap meets and car boot sales looking for old and interesting car related items to collect or repair.

As well as selling on the internet with my store called "Baconsdozen Imperial Tools" I sell and buy tools,car spares etc on ebay and at markets.